The San Francisco 49ers made an interesting decision for their starting lineup against the Minnesota Vikings. Jaquiski Tartt is getting the start at free safety, and Lorenzo Jerome is his backup.
The team activated Jimmie Ward from the PUP list on Wednesday, but announced on Friday he would not play. Jerome got the start at free safety the first two preseason games. Tartt was the backup free safety at the open of camp, and took the first team snaps when Ward opened camp on PUP. Tartt injured his ribs and that allowed Jerome to move into the starting role.